Heidelberg’s Saphira Bio Ink Series has achieved ISO 2846-1 conformance from Printing Industries of America (PIA). The ISO 2846-1 certification is the international standard used to determine the color and transparency conformance of 4-color lithographic printing inks.

The use of ISO-certified inks permits commercial offset printers to achieve outstanding print quality results in a fiercely competitive market. Users of ISO-certified inks are encouraged to affix the PIA ISO 2846-1 logo to their printed products, as well as to advertise their usage to customers.

With this conformance, Heidelberg Saphira Bio Inks become certified to help printers achieve G7 Master Printer status, which requires the use of inks defined by ISO 2846-1. The G7 Master Printer designation confirms that a company uses the most modern technology, techniques, proofing and press controls, and standards required to produce a close visual match from proof to print.

“This new certification further validates the depth and breadth of Heidelberg’s longstanding consumables expertise,” said J.F. Colpron, vice president Prinect and consumables at Heidelberg USA. “It is also a further demonstration of Heidelberg’s commitment to helping printers become the best and most profitable print manufacturers they can become. Now printers can be even more confident in their use of compliant software, personnel, and ISO-certified inks from Heidelberg.”